Author: Admin2015

Local communities and other regions across Alberta have a rich history of culture and heritage. Just look around the local region and discover the many many and diverse ethnic cultures, from Indigenous. French Canadian and Ukrainian, to European, Asian, and…
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Don’t forget to attend the Sucker Creek Indian Relay Races Sept. 12-13!Please see full page ad on page 16 for details and story in this week’s edition! How many people can say they had a direct impact on an encyclopedia…
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And with a whimper, summer disappears into the sunset.Depending on your point of view, winter is almost here – Hurray! Or, winter is almost here – Boooo!For ourselves, we are halfway in the middle.In other words, hey, it’s just the…
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If you’re thinking about Christmas already, Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is taking registrations for the Ladies’ Night Christmas Wreath Making Class. FCSS Community Program Coordinator Anita Portsmouth says the program will be a great way to…
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Cancer survivors, family members, community members, cancer patients, and visitors will be coming together later this month to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. The annual McLennan Terry Fox Run will start at the Ecole Providence parking lot on…
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SPCA gets go ahead to build

After a long appeal process, Peace Regional SPCA has received approval for its Development Permit to build in its former Lot 15, Block 15 downtown location. “We received the decision from the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on Aug. 27,”…
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 62 is inviting community members to help celebrate 100 years. The Peace River Branch will be celebrating a century of honour, service, and community on Sept. 19 at the legion with a Homecoming Dinner. “Royal…
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An exciting new program was launched to help young people develop entrepreneurial skills that would teach them to create, build, and launch their own business ideas. Peace Region Future Founders is a Community Futures Peace Country initiative in partnership with…
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At a Special Peace River Council Meeting on Aug. 1, administration sought approval to reallocate capital funding to fund a micro-surfacing road rehabilitation program. “Council approved the reallocation to allow Administration to undertake strategic road preservation work that will extend…
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Withdrawal period for Village of Berwyn’s 2026 Municipal by-election has closed, with two candidates officially submitting their names to seek election for one vacant Councillor position. In accordance with Alberta’s Local Authorities Election Act, the submission of two names will…
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Peace River appoints new CAO

Town of Peace River announced its newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer at a special meeting on Aug. 31. Council officially hired Kayla Parsons as its newest CAO. Mayor Shelly Shannon says the team is happy to move Parsons into this…
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There’s an old expression that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. As a child, I remember looking at my aging Labrador retriever, Rufus, and thinking: “Are you telling me I can’t get Rufus to roll over or play…
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So-called “economic development” interests just about anybody in any business, in politics, in investments or in government. It’s essentially all the Five Pillars of any Community. The pillars are simple: Quality of Education, Quality of Health Care, Community Safety, Recreation…
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Peace Library System is welcoming people from throughout the north to celebrate its 40th anniversary with its community partners, staff, and board members. The celebration will include an open house at Peace Library System’s headquarters in Grande Prairie, a celebration…
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